VSEA’s Week In Action Newsletter: March 22, 2024!

Date Change! Solidarity Rally

Update From The State House

Lt. Governor Hosting Facebook Live Discussion With DCF Employees

Proposal 3 Clears Committee. Headed To Floor!

VSEA Judiciary Unit Ratifies New, Two-Year Contract

State’s Attorneys’ Office​ Bargaining Unit Reaches Contract Tentative Agreement

Executive Branch Contract Summaries Posted To VSEA.org

VSEA Member Honored For Lifesaving Role In December Rescue

VSEA “Day In The Park” Returning In 2024!

VSEA Seeks A Union Organizer

Time To Submit VSEA Bylaw Change Proposals

Add Your Voice To The VSEA Council!

LiveWell Vermont Is Offering Spring Screenings

Reminders:

View/Download Your Union Contract On VSEA.org

VSEA FY’25 Budget Requests and State Budget Proposal Breakdown

Apply For A VSEA Scholarship

Know A Colleague Deserving Of Special Recognition?

Did You Know VSEA Members Can Sign Up For AFLAC Through Their Union?

Discounted Propane and Oil Plans For VSEA Members From Hilltop Energy Buyer’s Group

Vermont Historical Society Wants To Hear Your COVID Work Experience Story

Solidarity Stories:

Solidarity With CVMC Workers!

New Study Finds Few “Working Class” State Legislators Nationwide

Colorado Workers Rally For “Worker Freedom” Legislation

Yahoo! Lists 15 States With Highest Labor Shortages. Vermont Ranks #4

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JUDICIARY UNIT MEMBERS VOTE TO RATIFY NEW TWO-YEAR CONTRACT

The VSEA Elections, Rules, and Nominating Committee has certified that the VSEA members of the Judiciary Bargaining Unit have ratified their contract settlement agreement on a new, two-year contract that will become effective on July 1, 2024.

The Judiciary Unit contact becomes the sixth collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the VSEA since last fall.  Members in the Non-Management, Corrections, Supervisory, and Defender General units approved their respective contract settlements in 2024 and the State’s Attorneys’ Offices Unit membership will soon be voting on ratification of their negotiated tentative agreement.

VSEA thanks the Judiciary Unit bargaining team for their work to reach a contract settlement that has the approval of its members.

VSEA— Fighting to Protect YOUR JOB

Last week, your union, VSEA, won a major fight to advance our Anti-Privatization Bill, S. 96. The bill passed out of the Senate Government Operations Committee after strong testimony from VSEA members Leona Watt and Jon Kennedy.

We’ve seen more and more State work outsourced to private contractors. S. 96 would close the loophole that could put YOUR JOB at risk of being taken over by poorly paid private workers, and protects your pay and benefits. Now the bill heads to the Appropriations Committee and from there to the Senate Floor. Soon, your VSEA staff may be reaching out to ask you to call your senator and tell them to vote to pass the bill.

Stay tuned, and… 

CLICK HERE to watch your union fighting and winning to keep your job secure!

Know A Colleague Deserving Of Special Recognition?

In advance of Public Service Recognition Week 2024 (May 5 – May 12), VSEA’s Communications Department is inviting members to submit the names of colleagues who are deserving of special recognition for always going above and beyond to provide quality service to the Vermonters they serve. We’ll be choosing some of your nominations to feature during PSRW 2024.

Let the Communications Department know who you want to nominate for special recognition and tell us a little bit about why you are submitting their name for consideration.  

Thanks in advance for your nominations. The nominating period will conclude at the end of March 2024. 

Nominate Online Here!

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